Colorful altar from the Ketu region in Benin. Carved all around with a maternity figure and 3 other figures. At the back there is an opening with a tin frame. Probably this part was originally covered by a small door. H. 40 cm, D 30 cm. Mid 20th century or older. Ex coll. Ursula Voorhuis (1932-2021), The Netherlands. Guy van Rijn archive: ao-0104491-001. Hans Witte commented about this object: this form is typical for the Oshumare shrines from Ketu...

Large Chinese yellow Peking glass vase. Dramatic baluster form with tall neck and rounded foot. The rim displays how many layers of glass it took to create this vase. The color is a vivid golden/yellow color previously reserved for imperial use.

Age: Mid 20th century

Dimensions: 13 3/4" high x 7" wide

Two(2) English Royal Staffordshire Transferware Creamers, one green and one cranberry color, 3 1/2" high, 3 3/4" wide include handle, 2 1/4" deep, with bridge, ducks in the lake in front of the English style building, no damage or restoration. Marked "Royal Staffordshire" "Tonquin" "A J Wilkinson LTD" Burslem, England" on the bottom in red and green.

Japanese woodblock print by Yoshida Hiroshi, oban yoke-e, dated Showa 10 (1935), signed in pencil ¡°Hiroshi Yoshida,¡± very good color, impression and condition (void of jizuri seal).

Hongshan Nephrite Dragon Cicada Toggle sculpture free standing. well sculpted with 3 lines at the abdomen and drilled suspension holes. Erosion and pitting and white tremolite throughout. Collected 1980-1995. Weight 66 G size L just under 3"

A male figure sitting in ceremonial kamishimo dress of a striped hakama (pants) and a golden kataginu (vest) over a red kimono, his head shaped like the top of an erected penis.

Soft molded earthenware, painted in cold-applied colors and gold and silver.

Japan, 1960s or earlier.

H 4 in.

Colors and metal pigments chipping, otherwise good condition. Because of the cold application, the colors are fragile and easily wash away.

Rare subject matter

Rare sterling silver punch ladle. Made by Spratling in Taxco, Mexico. Round hand-hammered bowl with curved spout. Mount has tooled bands and applied rope band and is inset with tapering stained-wood handle. An early piece by this maker. 1940s marks. Very good condition with beautiful patina.

Dimensions: H 13 x W 3 3/4 x D 1/4 in. Gross weight: 5 troy ounces. #BR829

Ohara Hoson (Koson)
Flowering Lotus
Size: Oban. Approximately 14.25 x 9.5 inches.
Date: 1920s. First edition.
Publisher: Kawaguchi and Sakai. Publisher's seal in right margin. Carver (Maeda) and printer (Komatsu) seals in left margin.
Koson's "Hoson" signature and seal at lower right.
Made in Japan stamped on verso.
Reference: H43.4 and cat...

Old Cafe is a smaller pattern produced by Hocking from 1936 to 1938. Offered here is the 10 inch dinner plate in pink in excellent condition, I have 4 available. Price is per plate. These are very difficult to find, so grab them while you can. See my other listings for more in this pattern.

This vest made by Chinese Miao ethnic minority....from region of Huang Ping. It is roughly 50 years old... The amount and skill of the hand stitching embroidery and applique animal characters is wonderful...Cotton fabric appears to be homespun...The Miao of the region grew and harvested their own cotton Great wall piece..and will fit an average size man...

Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
Arifuku Hot Springs, Iwami, 1924
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.25 x 10.25 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. Bears the Watanabe "A seal," indicating a first edition.
Condition: Very good with faint matte line near image edge.

Kawase Hasui
The Shrine of Kasuga at Nara
Date: 1935
Size: Oban. 14.0 x 9.75 inches.
Publisher: Shimbishoin (for Japanese Government Railways)
Bears the oval Hasui seal
This print is as issued by the Railway on it's original display backing with string hanger. The original description tag is on the verso.
Condition: Light soiling and toning.
Very few of these survive...

Midcentury clean lines give this handsome pair of French Club chairs a distinct look that we have rarely seen from a 1940s pair. They would lend them selves to practically any type of furnishings especially to arts and crafts. Fully restored with new French leather from the Pyrenees. measurements: depth-36", width-36", height-31", seat depth-22", seat width-22", seat height-16"

Indiana King's Crown Luncheon Plate, 8.3" across. 7 are available, all in mint condition.

From our African Collection: An Yoruba Maternity Cult Figure from Nigeria, circa 1940. Base 12 x 12", 24" high. he Yoruba people (Yoruba: Ìran Yorùbá) are an ethnic group that inhabits western Africa, mainly the countries of Nigeria, Benin, and Togo. The Yoruba constitute around 30 million people in Africa. The vast majority of the Yoruba population is from Nigeria, where the Yoruba make up 13.9% of the country's population, making them one of the largest ethnic groups in Africa...

A lovely pairing of the bodhisattva diety Kwan Yin riding a Chinese lion or fu dog. The Kwan Yin is set in a leisurely pose with her medicine bottle. Intricate geometric patterns with motifs of clouds and dragons are decorated throughout the statue. Age: mid-20th century Size: length 16" width 7.5" height 25.5"

WEARABLE ART: This skirt is made out of an old Japanese man's obi belt, chrimen crepe silk with hand tie-dye "shibori". Freshly made out an obi from early 1900 to 1940. Medium size with elastic waist.

This is one of the original works of Tokisada Nakamura, who signs as Masatoshi in this miniature sculpture that depicts Oni, the little demon, crossing a river in the company of a Man and a Woman. The Oni is carrying a skull ended mast, and he is holding on to the woman's arm. The man is carrying, over his left shoulder, a large Mokugyo and a couple of giant lotus flowers. He is picking up his robe to prevent it from getting wet...

Asian art is not my specialty, but I believe I know enough to call this a Tibetan "thangka". Thangka's (or, tangka's, as it is also spelled), are of Nepalese origin, subsequently exported over the Himalayas to Tibet. They are works of art made to be a pictorial record of a contemplative experience or interpretation of an historical event, such as the life of Buddha...

Finely hand carved Japanese Obidome in the shape of a Hannya Noh mask with horns and shiny metal eyes. A Hannya mask in Noh represents a mad woman who turns into a demon out of jealousy. She is vicious and haunts the “other woman” to death. The term, 'Hannya' is used today by a husband who happens to come home late without good enough excuses...

President Lincoln Assassination Newspaper Announcement, from a 1880s reprint in the original frame measuring 30” x 24” dated April 15, 1865

A woman's shirt front from Baluchistan, mid to 20th century, in a combination of blanket stitch, herringbone and satin stitch on green cotton in a diamond repeat pattern. It measures 30.5 x 47 cm. A dress ("pashk") covered with detailed embroidery is everyday attire for Baluch women. The embroidered diamond repeat pattern is known as "paraiz zarto" in the language of the Baluch. Condition: Excellent.

There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

Chinese archaistic bronze horse and chariot with driver and umbrella ( pole for umbrella lost used a bamboo skewer) horses leg is very cracked almost through. A terracotta Chinese figure purported to be Tang Dynasty and a soap stone incense stick holder. Horse H6" w 5" terracotta figure is h 5.5". Clearance lot selling asis

Length approximately 22.5 cm. Height approximately 20 cm. A chip, a dent at the cover. New patina added. In good condition.

George V sterling silver figural place card holders. Made by William Suckling, Ltd in Birmingham in 1931 Each: Cast canine figure with plain silhouette back mounted to oval base. Each dog different as they are in real life. For a special “pack” night with a few close friends. In leather-bound case with fitted velvet and silk lining with gilt retailer’s stamp (“Jewellers / Nathan & Co / Birmingham”). Very good condition.

Tallest: H 1 1/8 x W 1 5/8 x D 1 1/4 in...

The angel with the trumpet sterling silver Christmas ornament is marked in the back and was made by the Gorham silver company in 1974. It is also marked American Heritage Society. The length of the ornament is 4 ¾” and the height is 2 ½".

A German majolica lidded pot or box by the Staatliche Majolika-Manufaktur in Karlsruhe, c 1930's. Of cylindrical shape, the glaze light green, the lid with a crackled finish, and decoration of a rearing horse. Relief moulded mark and model number 4083. Diameter of lid "4/ 10 cm, height including lid "2 1/4/ 5,5 cm. Condition: small glaze flake to inner rim of lid.

An elegant Art Deco ruby glass cocktail shaker with sterling silver overlay in a grapevine pattern. The glass has a very intense ruby coloring, and the bottom has a polished pontil-a reliable sign of quality glass. Each side of the shaker is enhanced with a stylized grapevine motif worked in sterling silver overlay. The shaker is finished with a chrome-plated top.

Origin: America, ca. 1935. Condition: excellent, all original, no chips or cracks, no splits to metal. Size: 11-1/4".

A sterling silver vermouth dispenser in the form of a watering can by Cartier. When tipped, the dispenser lightly sprinkles a drip or two of vermouth into the glass for the perfect martini. The bottom is marked “Sterling” and is signed “Cartier”. These watering cans were made for Cartier’s New York store.

• Origin: America, ca. 1950
• Condition: very good, a few tiny dings visible only in raking light
• Dimensions: 3” tall
• Weight: 52.0 grams

These are the small mugs with saucer in the "Desert Rose" pattern by Franciscan China. They are 2 7/8" tall. There are no chips, no cracks and no repairs to these items. They are in excellent condition.

There were made between 1941 -1984

This is a really nice Harmony House China #3684 Cobalt Blue Dorchester 8 1/4 inch Luncheon Plate. This plate is signed on the back: FINE CHINA 3 - 84 DORCHESTER - JAPAN and is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. There are some very light surface scratches on the plate. Be sure to search our other Harmony House china available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

A beautiful 1930 vintage Chinese enamel filigree silver carnelian brooch. Excellent condition W:4.5cm x H:4.5cm. Marked Silver.

Wall vase of irregular cylindrical shape. Middle brown stoneware with irregular natural ash glaze dripping decoration...

Mid Century sterling silver teething ring with a large amber bead that moves. Marked on the inside "STERLING", it is in excellent condition. At its widest point, the silver teething ring measures 3.5" (8.9 cm). The very large natural amber bead measures 1.5" (3.8 cm) wide and 1" (2.5 cm) high. A child's name is hand engraved on one side and can be easily buffed out by your jeweler. We will polish before shipping if requested.

Fostoria Manor Etched 8" Plates on the Fairfax blank. All in excellent condition. 12 plates are available. Produced between 1931-1944.

A great addition to your holiday table. This is a silver plated Rogers wood handled 3-3/8" high brandy or sauce server with the matching fitted 6-1/2" underplate. Originally for pouring warm brandy it would be perfect for any sauce. This item is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs (although the interior could use a bit of a cleaning). All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or ...

From our Fine Arts and Americana Collection, an elegant vintage console table circa 1950, constructed of solid hardwood most likely either American walnut or oak, featuring cabriole legs that are lathe turned and then hand-finished by bandsaw, rasp and scraper. The table is surmounted by a lovely white Italian marble beveled top with rose colored veining and striations. It is marked on the interior with "Weiman Heirloom Quality Tables," an American furniture manufacturer known to first be activ...

Vintage Japanese uchikake (wedding kimono) embroidered in gold and white flying cranes set against a brilliant red background with black and white flowers. Mid-20th century. The lining is a shimmery red. Very good overall condition. Measures about 6 feet in length by about 4 feet across. From a Casa Grande, Arizona collection.

From a local Boston area estate of a Peruzzi, Cini & Parenti collector; this well made vintage ornate intricate figural dragon or sea serpent motif pin brooch, with a favored motif by same. Unsigned yet stamped: STERLING and very Peruzzi Cini Parenti like, as the first two often used this sea serpent motif.
Wt: 10 grams. Gorgeous green 13 mm bezel set chrysoprase green semiprecious cab for a total of
2 3/8" X 7/8 and in super pre owned unpolished vintage condition.
The phlange ...

For centuries, tastevins have been important accessories for French wine lovers, but until now we’ve never seen one that actually depicted “French wine lovers” in such graphic detail! Absolutely nothing is left to the imagination with this grouping of three. The unidentified maker is known to have made a similar tastevin depicting “Pétanque Fanny” merely lifting her skirts from behind. This very rare version goes quite a bit further, with Fanny in the clutches of a pair of old men....

This pretty pink American Sweetheart 9 3/4 inch Dinner Plate was made by MacBeth-Evans from 1930 to 1936. The Plate is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Be sure to search our other American Sweetheart available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Tiffin Glass Company made this wall vase. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

Patrician, or 'Spoke' as collectors have been calling it for years, was made by Federal Glass Company from 1933 to 1939. Offered here is the 8 1/2 inch round serving bowl in amber in excellent condition. See my other listings for more in this pattern.

Fostoria Glass Company made Coin from 1961-66. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

Wonderful Blackington Sterling Silver Cigarette case, Mid 20th c. BLACKINGTON STERLING CIGARETTE CASE, MONOGRAMMED INSIDE "H.A. FLUCHIGER". 3 1/4 X 3 1/4"; 3.34 OZT

China old toggle dark lotus wrapped like package xx

A magnificent Persian runner carpet in deep red colors with floral border designs. Measuring 112” x 42”

Fostoria made the Navarre etching from 1936-82. This very hard to find cordial is in mint condition. Height: 3.9" tall.

Six 17th century style sterling silver coffee spoons in the original velvet and satin lined box. The finials are in the shape of globe artichokes. Each spoon is fully hallmarked for London, 1946. Both the spoons and the box are in mint condition. Spoons 4" long.

A large and vibrant beaded purse in a geometric motif; 5 color fringe; 12" by 9 1/4" without including the fringe length

Brass toggle of a monkey; expresses the wish for high office.
Good patina, very good condition. H: 3,5 cms. TCT 244 (see Bibliography)

One nice wood stand obtained traditional scholar mood.

Date: 1950s.

Dimensions :22x13x1.7cm

Georgian-style sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1920. Baluster with leaf-capped double-scroll handle, v-lip spout, and round and stepped foot. Gadrooned rim. Traditional with nice heft. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, no. 81, and volume (4 1/2 pints). Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 8 3/4 x W 8 7/8 x D 5 1/4 in. Heavy weight: 33.4 troy ounces. #BW666

A bunch of grapes in slight color under shadowy cool leaves decorate the milky white and sand toned surface of this very unusual plate by Kitaoji Rosanjin enclosed in a wooden box annotated by Living National Treasure Arakawa Toyozo dated 1968. It is 19 cm (7-1/2 inches) diameter and in excellent condition.
Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959) They say adversity is the mother of invention, and Rosanjin can be said to epitomize that expression. Born during the tumultuous first half of the Meiji p...

A beautiful Afghan wool carpet circa 1920 measuring 76x56”

Kasamatsu Shiro (1898 - 1991)
Yasaka Pagoda in the Rain
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.75 x 10.5 inches.
Date: 1934.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. 1946-57 edition. 6 mm seal at lower left corner.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent. Removed from original folder. Two original drying pinholes at left margin.
A superb example with well-preserved greens, yellow, orange, purple, pink and red.

Six(6) English Royal Worcester Soup Plates, 9" diameter1 1/4" high, with cobalt blue and gold rim, manufactured and retailed by "Tiffany & Co. New York" with crown and impressed mark and hand written numbers in red on the bottom. Gold around the rim is worn in some places and two(2) plates have tiny chip and frits on the rim.

Wonderful Smooth and delicate Chinese Bangle. Light green coloring with hints of white throughout. Most likely 20th century. Dimensions: 2.75" Outer Diameter, 2.25" Inner Diameter

Vintage Chinese soapstone small scholar’s rock carved to represent a Taihu stone with numerous perforations and crevices. Beautiful Liaoning green soapstone with excellent waxy surface, extraordinary carving, in superb condition. Wonderful object for a scholar’s desk. Base length 1 1/4 inches, total height 3 1/8 inches.